The Watcher (TV series)
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The Watcher is an American anthology drama series that premiered on UPN
in January 1995
, during the network's inaugural season.
, the series stars rapper Sir Mix-a-Lot
as "The Watcher", an omniscient narrator who watches the activities of others via surveillance monitors in his hotel suite. The Watcher also starred Bobbie Phillips
as Lori Danforth, a limo driver.
The Watcher was one of five series that aired on UPN during its first year, joining other drama series Star Trek: Voyager
and Marker
and the sitcoms Pig Sty
and Platypus Man
. Like the latter three series, it was canceled following its one and only season.
regular Jackie "The Jokeman" Martling, Max Wright
, and comedian Gilbert Gottfried
.
UPN
United Paramount Network was a television network that was broadcast in over 200 markets in the United States from 1995 to 2006. UPN was originally owned by Viacom/Paramount and Chris-Craft Industries, the former of which, through the Paramount Television Group, produced most of the network's...
in January 1995
1995 in television
The year 1995 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1995.For the American TV schedule, see: 1995-96 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:-1950s:...
, during the network's inaugural season.
Synopsis
Set in Las VegasLas Vegas metropolitan area
The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ...
, the series stars rapper Sir Mix-a-Lot
Sir Mix-a-Lot
Anthony Ray , better known by his stage name Sir Mix-a-Lot, is an emcee and producer based in Seattle, Washington. The founder of the Nastymix record label, he debuted in 1988 with Swass...
as "The Watcher", an omniscient narrator who watches the activities of others via surveillance monitors in his hotel suite. The Watcher also starred Bobbie Phillips
Bobbie Phillips
Bobbie Phillips is an American television and film actress.-Career:Born in Charleston, South Carolina 29 January 1972. Phillips moved to Hollywood in 1991 and began working in television soon after. Her first acting job was guest starring with Halle Berry on the short lived Fox comedy They Came...
as Lori Danforth, a limo driver.
The Watcher was one of five series that aired on UPN during its first year, joining other drama series Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe. Set in the 24th century from the year 2371 through 2378, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet vessel USS Voyager, which becomes stranded in the Delta Quadrant 70,000 light-years from Earth while...
and Marker
Marker (TV series)
Marker was an American hour long television drama that premiered on the UPN on March 20, 1995. It was set in and filmed in Hawaii.The series focused on Richard DeMorra , a man given a strange inheritance from his late father: markers which were given in the past by his father to those who had...
and the sitcoms Pig Sty
Pig Sty
Pig Sty is a sitcom that premiered on UPN on January 23, 1995 during that network's first season. Only 13 episodes were made. Pig Sty ran on Monday nights, after Star Trek: Voyager and Platypus Man...
and Platypus Man
Platypus Man
Platypus Man is an American sitcom that aired on UPN in 1995. Starring comedian Richard Jeni, the television series was based on an hour-long HBO special of Jeni's filmed in 1992. The series lasted for only one season, with a total of thirteen episodes....
. Like the latter three series, it was canceled following its one and only season.
Guest stars
Guest stars include comedian and Howard Stern ShowHoward Stern Show
The Howard Stern Show is an American radio show hosted by its namesake Howard Stern. It gained wide recognition in the 1990s when it was nationally syndicated on terrestrial radio from 1986 to 2005...
regular Jackie "The Jokeman" Martling, Max Wright
Max Wright
George Edward Maxwell "Max" Wright is an American actor, best known for his role as Willie Tanner in the sitcom ALF.-Biography:Wright was born George Edward Maxwell Wright in Detroit, Michigan....
, and comedian Gilbert Gottfried
Gilbert Gottfried
Gilbert Gottfried is an American actor, voice actor and stand-up comedian, best known for his trademark comedic persona of speaking in a loud, grating tone of voice. He has played numerous roles in film and television, perhaps most notably voicing the parrot Iago in Disney's Aladdin , and...
.
Episodes
| Episode # | Episode title | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | Pilot | January 17, 1995 |
| 1-2 | "Resurrection/Niles and Bob/Harry Stenz" | January 24, 1995 |
| 1-3 | "Heartburned" | January 31, 1995 |
| 1-4 | "A Change of Heart" | February 7, 1995 |
| 1-5 | "Till There was You" | February 14, 1995 |
| 1-6 | "No Hope for the Dead" | February 21, 1995 |
| 1-7 | "Passion Plays" | February 28, 1995 |
| 1-8 | "The Human Condition: The Blood of Our Children; Rita; The Comic" | March 14, 1995 |
| 1-9 | "Missing Persons" | March 21, 1995 |
| 1-10 | "Reversal of Fortune: The Last Act/Lucky Charm/Handle with Care" | April 4, 1995 |
| 1-11 | "Second Chances: Last Time Around/Jack Flash/Hit Man" | April 11, 1995 |
| 1-12 | "Apocalypse Now: Masters & Cherie/It Cuts Like a Knife/The Bet" | June 27, 1995 |
| 1-13 | "Sudden Death: Dancing Bear/Life Lessons/The Stranger" | June 27, 1995 |